Shell Art Calendars showcased in Madrid during Philippines-Spain Friendship Day celebration

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Embassy in Madrid, Spain recently commemorated the 113th anniversary of the Philippine Independence and the 9th Dia de Amistad Hispano-Filipina (Philippines-Spain Friendship Day) with a special event that featured 12 paintings by young artists from the Philippines.

The paintings were featured during a grand cocktail party hosted by Philippine Ambassador Carlos C. Salinas and his wife Isabelita Tanseco-Salinas. Senator Edgardo J. Angara, representing the Philippine government, was the guest of honor.

The featured paintings were the winning entries in the calendar category of the 42nd and 43rd Shell National Students Art Competition. The exhibit was coordinated for the embassy by the Outlooke Pointe Foundation (OPF) with the generous support of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation and Air 21.

Around 400 guests composed of members of the diplomatic community, Spanish business leaders, and heads of NGO’s involved in Philippine initiatives were wowed by the winning art pieces.

Ambassador Salinas and wife Isabelita Tanseco-Salinas with Isabel Preysler and two Filipino dancers

The event was held at the Salon Granados of the Hotel InterContinental Madrid. The project is part of the program of the Outlooke Pointe Foundation (OPF) to help promote Philippine art and culture.

For information about the Outlooke Pointe Foundation (OPF) visit www.outlookepointe.com.